Paper supply device and image forming apparatus using the...

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2006-04-18

2009-08-04

Joerger, Kaitlin S (Department: 3653)

Sheet feeding or delivering

Feeding

Multiple supplies

C271S009010, C271S009120, C271S009130, C399S392000, C399S124000

Reexamination Certificate

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07568690

ABSTRACT:
A paper supply device includes: a paper supply cassette that is loaded into an image forming apparatus body, such that the paper supply cassette can be freely pulled out, and is disposed with a first sheet housing for supplying sheets to an image forming section of the image forming apparatus body; and a second sheet supply mechanism that is disposed in the paper supply cassette and is for supplying, to the image forming section of the image forming apparatus body, sheets housed in a second sheet housing different from the first sheet housing, wherein a recessed portion, through which paper supplying means that is disposed in the image forming apparatus body and supplies sheets to the image forming apparatus body from the second sheet housing passes when the paper supply cassette is loaded into and unloaded from the image forming apparatus body, is formed in the paper supply cassette.

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